Smythson Bags

Select a Smythson bag for a slice of rich history from the revered British maker. The brand, which started out as a stationer, was established when Frank Smythson opened a boutique on London's prestigious Bond Street in 1887. It launched its first handbags, advertised to "always hold just a little more" in the early 1900s. Peruse our collection for Smythson shoulder bags, purses and briefcases that are both practical and sleek-looking.

Give your outfits a no-nonsense finish – and keep your belongings safely stowed – with a well-made Smythson piece. Expect tote bags, camera bags (not only for cameras) and compact pochettes in our range. You can take your pick from ultra-smooth leather or textured cross-grain surfaces. Many styles have internal and slip pockets that are handy for keeping safe smaller items like keys, wallets and lip balms. Fastenings are magnetic or zipped and made with high-quality mechanisms that are a breeze to undo when you need to access your things.  

It’s not just about the bags – over the years, the brand's hand-engraved stationery and now ubiquitous diaries and notebooks have been used by a star-studded lineup of film stars, politicians and academics. A pioneering spirit stood Smythson in good stead – today, its leather passport covers and luggage tags are as in-demand as its sleek backpacks and cross-body bags.